World Heritage Day 2024: The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is observed globally on April 18. It was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983 during the assembly's 22nd general conference. The day aims to promote awareness about the diversity of the cultural heritage of humanity, its vulnerability and the efforts required for its protection and conservation.
This year, the theme for World Heritage Day 2024 is 'Discover and Experience Diversity.' This theme shines a light on the richness of our history. It also reminds us to explore and appreciate the unique heritage of different communities. On this day, let’s check out the 27 new heritage sites added by UNESCO.
World Heritage Day 2024: Check Theme, History, Significance, and More
List Of UNESCO's New Heritage Sites
The World Heritage Committee, meeting for its 32nd session, finished inscribing new sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List on July 8. It includes 19 cultural sites and eight natural sites. Check out the complete list below:
| UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites | Country |
| Temple of Preah Vihear | Cambodia |
| Fujian Tulou | China |
| Stari Grad Plain | Croatia |
| Historic Center of Camagüey | Cuba |
| Fortifications of Vauban | France |
| Berlin Modernism Housing Estates | Germany |
| Armenian Monastic Ensembles in Iran | Iran |
| Baha’i Holy Places in Haifa and Western Galilee | Israel |
| Mantua and Sabbioneta | Italy |
| Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests | Kenya |
| Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca | Malaysia |
| Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús de Nazareno de Atotonilco | Mexico |
| Le Morne Cultural Landscape | Mauritius |
| Kuk Early Agricultural Site | Papua New Guinea |
| San Marino Historic Center and Mount Titano | San Marino |
| Archaeological Site of Al-Hijr (Madâin Sâlih) | Saudi Arabia |
| Wooden Churches of the Slovak part of the Carpathian Mountain Area | Slovakia |
| Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Cultural Landscape | Switzerland and Italy |
| Chief Roi Mata's Domain | Vanuatu |
| UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites | Country |
| Joggins Fossil Cliffs | Canada |
| Mount Sanqingshan National Park | China |
| Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems | France |
| Surtsey | Iceland |
| Saryarka - Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve | Mexico |
| Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona | Switzerland |
| Socotra Archipelago | Yemen |
World Heritage Day is a poignant reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard these irreplaceable legacies, which embody the diversity and richness of human history. By raising awareness, fostering international cooperation, and promoting sustainable tourism. World Heritage Day reinforces the economic, cultural, and environmental value of these sites. Also, it encourages dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect among diverse communities worldwide.
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